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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 515.61 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 515.61 and 300.12 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 515.61 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/515.61 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 515.61 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 154,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,744.87/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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